#Debriefed: How the Karnataka High Court may determine Uber’s future
Starting today, the Karnataka High Court will begin hearing the matter on which taxi aggregator Uber’s existence in the state hinges upon. Uber has challenged the state government’s competence to...
View ArticleMarital Rape: India lags behind in the law
by Vikas Pahwa The debate to criminalize marital rape was given a fresh boost when Maneka Gandhi, Women & Child Development Minister, replied to a parliament question in Rajya Sabha in March this...
View ArticleOrlando and India: Examining the guns law of India
On 12 June 2016, a gruesome act of terror took place in a nightclub in Orlando. Omar Mateen went on a killing rampage by taking fifty lives and leaving dozens injured, using a ‘licensed’ assault rifle....
View ArticleBrexit and what it means for Indian businesses with exposure to UK – Khaitan...
Nikhil Narayanan of Khaitan & Co Introduction The United Kingdom has voted to leave the European Union (EU) in its recent referendum on continued EU membership (Brexit). This has significant...
View ArticleReforming India’s cyber framework: Security, privacy & more
Earlier this month, a national conference on cyber security- (Cyberix 2016) was held under aegis of PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry. At the conference, RK Sudhanshu, joint secretary cyber laws and...
View Article#Debriefed: NSEL’s tryst with the Judiciary
On 24 July this year, it was reported that the a special court would be set up to hear all cases relating to the National Spot Exchange Limited (NSEL). The same news report also stated that Economic...
View ArticleIncumbent Telcos versus Reliance Jio: Why so furious?
In a recent letter written by the Cellular Operators Association Of India (COAI) to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), it has been alleged that Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited (RJIL) has been...
View ArticleSeven Indian Law Firms that keep you updated on (corporate) law
In the fast changing, and complex, world of corporate law, it is important to stay on top of changes in laws, policy and regulations. In addition, increasing levels of specialisation, means that...
View ArticleQui Tam enforcement, and why foreign firms want to tap the Indian...
Last month, this article in the Economic Times indicated that American law firms specialising in whistleblower laws are scouting for potential Indian clients. The firms are seeking out individuals who...
View ArticleRegulatory Updates #32: SEBI introduces options in commodity trading,...
Bar & Bench will bring you the latest regulatory and policy updates from different ministries and regulatory authorities. In the this edition of the Bar & Bench Regulatory Updates, we analyse...
View ArticleReforming India’s cyber framework: Security, privacy & more
Earlier this month, a national conference on cyber security- (Cyberix 2016) was held under aegis of PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry. At the conference, RK Sudhanshu, joint secretary cyber laws and...
View ArticleIndia and the United Nations International Law Commission: Speaking Truth to...
By Rashmi Raman The International Law Commission (ILC) was set up under the UN Charter as a reflection of a long-standing historical commitment, dating back to international peace conferences in the...
View ArticleCan I have some privacy, please?
The right to privacy, and the debate over it, has never been more relevant. The Delhi High Court’s ruling over WhatsApp’s change in policy, the State’s deliberate push towards Aadhar-linked schemes,...
View Article#Columns Privacy in the Time of Terrorism
Rishabh Garg On the way back to work, I noticed this intriguing statement, “Be kind, you are being watched” below a CCTV camera at the entrance of my apartment. While I must have passed by a number of...
View Article#Debriefed: The legal questions around the discontinuation of 500 & 1000 notes
Even as the political and financial implications of Prime Minister Modi’s surprise announcement that Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes will no longer be legal tender are being discussed threadbare, here is a...
View ArticleThe TPF Series (Part I): The highly profitable world of litigation financing
Returns that can can exceed one hundred percent of net investment, a healthy funding requirement that routinely runs into millions, and indications that this could well be the next big thing. Over the...
View ArticleFive interesting takeaways from Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy’s Law in Numbers
The Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy recently released a briefing book titled Law in Numbers: Evidence-Based Approaches to Legal Reform. Through this publication, VCLP has put endeavoured to show how...
View ArticleCourting Controversy: The Nine Lives of Demonetization
Nakul Dewan Those hoping for the Supreme Court of India to play Santa Clause and give an early Christmas gift in the form of an injunction against the steps taken after the November 08 demonetisation...
View ArticleThe Yearly Reports: The top ten regulatory & policy updates of 2016
It has been quite an active year when it comes to regulatory updates in the country. With a range of changes, right from cleaning up bank balance sheets and enhancing ease of doing business in India,...
View Article#Columns: Linking the UAN to the Aadhar
Harini Subramani & Adil Ladha In September this year, VP Joy, the Central PF Commissioner spoke about ongoing attempts to link the Aadhaar with the Universal Account Numbers (UAN) of all employees...
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